The Lead DevOps Engineer will drive Nextech’s DevOps initiatives, providing daily technical direction and mentorship.
This role involves collaborating with the DevOps Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, secure, and reliable infrastructure.
The position combines hands-on engineering with team leadership responsibilities.
The Lead DevOps Engineer will work closely with DevOps, Cloud, and Software Engineering teams to design, implement, and optimize infrastructure and automation strategies.
All activities must comply with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, HIPAA, ERISA, and other regulations as appropriate.
Essential functions include providing coaching and direction to a team of DevOps engineers, promoting a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
The role requires acting as the primary technical contact and mentor for DevOps best practices and automation strategies.
The Lead DevOps Engineer will drive innovation and foster experimentation in CI/CD, automation, and system architecture.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary.
The position involves promoting ongoing learning and keeping current with new technologies and patterns.
Responsibilities also include architecting and maintaining scalable infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, developing and managing CI/CD pipelines, and overseeing configuration management solutions.
The role requires enhancing monitoring, alerting, and observability in collaboration with Software Engineering.
The Lead DevOps Engineer will partner with product and engineering stakeholders to translate business requirements into reliable infrastructure solutions.
The position includes providing technical coaching, constructive feedback, and identifying growth opportunities for DevOps engineers.
Requirements:
A minimum of 7 years in software or infrastructure engineering roles is required.
At least 5 years of DevOps experience, providing technical direction to DevOps Engineers, is necessary.
Expertise in Azure or AWS environments is required, with a preference for Azure.
Demonstrated success in implementing DevOps practices is essential.
Hands-on experience with IaC tools (e.g., Terraform), scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python), and CI/CD platforms (Azure DevOps preferred) is required.
Experience with Agile methodologies and version control systems is necessary.
A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
Ansible experience and one or more Cloud-related certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Expert) are preferred.
Familiarity with HIPAA compliance and healthcare IT best practices is a plus.
Benefits:
The position offers a generous annual bonus opportunity.
A 401(k) plan with employer match is provided.
Flexible Time Off allows employees to take time off when needed without worrying about available hours.
Employees receive 10 paid holidays and Volunteer Time Off.
Insurance options include a choice of Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
A Health Savings Account with employer match and a Flexible Spending Account are available.
The company provides 100% paid parental leave and life insurance, as well as short/long term disability insurance.
Employees can participate in the Nextech Luminary Peer Recognition Program.
A wellness program is included, offering discounts on medical premiums.
An Employee Assistance Program with free counseling sessions is available.
Corporate discounts on retail, travel, and entertainment are offered.
